Okay people! Unfortunately I do not own any of the characters from Harry Potter (though I wish I owned Malfoy. Mmmm.*licks lips*), J.K Rowling does. I only own the plot so, yeah, that's pretty crap, I know. Please be nice 'cos it's my first solo fanfict.

Now, the story!

GETTING TO KNOW THE ENEMY

Chapter 1:A few Shocks and Surprises

"Malfoy and."Snape scanned his list and grinned maliciously. "Granger".

Draco Malfoy shifted in his seat and turned to look at the brown haired girl sitting a way behind him. Hermione Granger's mouth was hanging down to the floor in horror.

"You know Granger, there are easier ways to catch flies, but I guess with the size of your mouth it's the easiest". A pug-faced girl sitting beside him sniggered.

"Shut up, Malfoy" she snapped, but shut her mouth hastily.

"Partners are non-negotiable. Now remember, this Potion is very complex and must be brewed under the full moon at midnight. I expect you all to learn and remember this. If you fail to do so, there will be very severe consequences and most likely the failure of your Potions OWL.

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After class

"Malfoy, out of all people I had to get Malfoy!" moaned Hermione.

"Yeah, well at least you didn't get Pansy," grumbled Ron as they walked to the great Hall for dinner, Ron's arm draped around Hermione's waist.

"Hey guys! Wait up!" It was Harry. He looked a bit harassed.

"What's up?" asked Ron.

"I swear, I'm never going to the toilet again as long as moaning Myrtle's around!"

"Are you sure you'll be able to hold your bladder that long?!" asked Hermione.

"Okay maybe not, but seriously, you know how she's always zooming around through the plumbing from toilet to toilet?" Ron and Hermione nodded.

"Well she popped her head out of my toilet, just as I was about to piss!" There was a stunned silence, then they burst out laughing, Harry almost pissing his pants. Their potions woes were forgotten.

Dinner

~Draco~

"Draco! Drackie-poo!" It was pug-faced Pansy again.

"What do you want?" Draco said wearily.

"Can you help me with my charms homework later? Pleeeease? You're so smart Drackie-poo, you'll help me won't you?" she simpered, putting on a baby voice. He sighed knowing she had more than homework planned that night. "Fine".

"Thank you so much baby! I love you!" she squealed, planting a slobbery kiss on his cheek, causing him to gag silently.

~Hermione~

Hermione eyed the two Slytherins with disgust.

"God, get a room! She's so pathetic, it pisses me off!"

"Would you think I was pathetic if I did that to you?" asked Ron, slipping his arms around her waist and kissing her neck.

"Of course not!" she giggled, kissing him back.

"Hey Granger! If you're finished with your girlfriend there, I'd like to make some arrangements for our little potion-making expedition." Sneered Malfoy

"Well, Malfoy." said Ron drawing himself up to full height. Harry followed suit, cracking his knuckles threateningly. Crabbe and Goyle responded by cracking their knuckles even louder.

"If you've finished with your boyfriend there, I'd like to mess up your-"

"Don't Ron!" Hermione cut in sharply, she turned back to Draco.

"Why don't you tell professor Snape that we'll be doing the assignment tonight since he has to supervise and all, and we'll meet in the library" Ron was looking daggers at Draco as if to say 'Touch her and die!'

"Fine" said Draco, glaring at Ron and stalked off, Pansy, Crabbe and Goyle following closely.

"Creep" muttered Ron.

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Yah! So that was the start, pretty short but I hope you liked it. Please Review and if you don't, I'll send some evil rabid Penguins after you to peck your eyes out!